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Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole

Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole

This Cheesy Chicken Fajita Casserole is a delightful comfort food twist on the classic fajitas that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers sliced, mixed colors for vibrancy
  • 1 large Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
  • 2 tablespoons Fajita Seasoning use homemade for best flavor
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice can substitute with quinoa
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • to taste Sliced Jalapeños for additional heat

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté chicken in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Cook sliced bell peppers and chopped onion in the same skillet for 4-5 minutes until tender.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Combine chicken, diced tomatoes, and fajita seasoning in the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in cooked rice, then transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  7. Layer sour cream over the mixture, then top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetabless or proteins. This dish can easily be made gluten-free or lighter with substitutions.

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